Smiles

So, probably the greatest thing so far about parenting, for me, has happened recently. She is 6.5 weeks old and she is starting to smile for actual reasons, rather that just when she is farting or something. It is the most gratifying thing, when this little blob who seems to just kind of eat, sleep, poop and cry - with no consideration for how they have turned your life upside down - suddenly starts reacting to you. It's pretty freakin' cool. The first time it happened I actually said out loud "Wow, she likes me!" Prior to that, there was no real indication.

I have yet to take a photo of her while she is really smiling...but here is one to tide you over.